BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
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BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
Just sharing a few pictures of the Losi JRX-2 which I've been working on...
Custom delrin lower links to use regular shock ends
3mm Carbon Fiber shock towers
Lipo Tray for Saddle Packs
Battery Brace with standoffs incorporated into suspension mounts
Here's how the car looks... waiting for the liquid mask to dry on the shell.
More detailed info on build up and customized parts here on my blog.
Let me know what you think. Thanks for looking!
Custom delrin lower links to use regular shock ends
3mm Carbon Fiber shock towers
Lipo Tray for Saddle Packs
Battery Brace with standoffs incorporated into suspension mounts
Here's how the car looks... waiting for the liquid mask to dry on the shell.
More detailed info on build up and customized parts here on my blog.
Let me know what you think. Thanks for looking!
Re: BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
Those links are awesome! Can you tell us more about the construction of them?
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Re: BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
What ball ends and turnbuckles are those? How about replacing the top trailing link with a titanium turnbuckle to match? Looks very good, I have been having some custom 5 link ideas lately and you just blew them all away.
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Re: BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
Great build - saw this first on Oople.
Those lower arms are brilliant - did you machine them yourself? & what is the clearance like with the rear tyre/wheel (I presume they are 2.2")
The side mounts that combines the battery strap fixing is pure genius! Will be interested to hear how this car drives
Those lower arms are brilliant - did you machine them yourself? & what is the clearance like with the rear tyre/wheel (I presume they are 2.2")
The side mounts that combines the battery strap fixing is pure genius! Will be interested to hear how this car drives
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Re: BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
The battery mount is great, double as bracing for the rear arms very smart idea.
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Re: BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
Thanks.RedScampi wrote:Those links are awesome! Can you tell us more about the construction of them?
The links were machined out of 11mm thick white delrin - essentially the shape was cut out and a channel was cut in the middle to accommodate the shock end. Then 2 holes were drilled and tapped on either end to fit Losi ball cups.
Care was taken to keep them the same length as stock so suspension geometry is retained.
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Re: BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
Really classy stuff Bloodclod!
Would not look out of place on a race car back in the day either - really nice work, nice to see some mods that look "period" ......
Cheers
Darryn
Would not look out of place on a race car back in the day either - really nice work, nice to see some mods that look "period" ......
Cheers
Darryn
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Re: BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
Ball ends are from Losi. I've tried a variety of ball ends on my cars and so far I find the Losi ones to be the strongest. I've bent and broken turnbuckles before these give way.RCveteran wrote:What ball ends and turnbuckles are those? How about replacing the top trailing link with a titanium turnbuckle to match? Looks very good, I have been having some custom 5 link ideas lately and you just blew them all away.
The turnbuckles are of various makes - Longer ones are steel and they are from Team Magic for their E4 touring car, I believe the short one for the upper camber link in the rear is a titanium one from 3Racing.
Replacing the top link sounds like a great idea. Will go source one of the right length from the LHS tomorrow!
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Re: BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
Thanks for the kind words. Yes I machined the lower links myself on a Sherline mill.DerbyDan wrote:Great build - saw this first on Oople.
Those lower arms are brilliant - did you machine them yourself? & what is the clearance like with the rear tyre/wheel (I presume they are 2.2")
The side mounts that combines the battery strap fixing is pure genius! Will be interested to hear how this car drives
The car is running 2.2" tires and wheels and to do this I've re-drilled the holes for the axle pins to move them out for a proper offset.
I've also added a 2.5mm spacer where the lower link mounts to the upright to give the link a bit more clearance from the tire. Here's a pic.
Might look close but works fine - a thicker washer can be used if more clearance is required.
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Re: BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
Thanks for all the kind replies guys - it makes all the work that went into the project even more worthwhile.
I've made an undertray for the car to preserve the chassis and also sprayed the shell (thanks Mr Lexan!)
Here's the car with the undertray.
With shell...
Side profile...
And a picture with my YZ10 ready for our vintage run in 3 weeks' time!
Read more about this project and others on my blog if you're interested.
Thanks!
I've made an undertray for the car to preserve the chassis and also sprayed the shell (thanks Mr Lexan!)
Here's the car with the undertray.
With shell...
Side profile...
And a picture with my YZ10 ready for our vintage run in 3 weeks' time!
Read more about this project and others on my blog if you're interested.
Thanks!
Re: BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
all i can say is wow.
nice work man. love the paint. that car is gonna rip.
nice work man. love the paint. that car is gonna rip.
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Re: BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
Stunning, simply stunning!
Really love your shell design, nice retro/new skool-mix look going on, I like it! - do you spray your own bodies as well?
Really love your shell design, nice retro/new skool-mix look going on, I like it! - do you spray your own bodies as well?
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Re: BloodClod's JRX-2 Build
That's a very sharp, eye-catching paint-job. I'm glad you didn't plaster decals all over it, too.
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